# Regional sports and cultural competitions in Mato Grosso do- > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sports-and-cultural-competitions-in-mato-grosso-do > Updated: 2026-09-18T14:00:04.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Various sporting and cultural competitions are taking place across the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. In late August, athletes from Três Lagoas and Cassilândia earned spots in state selections for volleyball and handball following performances in the Jogos Escolares da Juventude. Concurrently, municipal bands from Três Lagoas and Bonito secured multiple awards, including first-place finishes in youth and senior categories, at the Mato Grosso do Sul State Championship of Bands and Fanfares. By mid-September, local football tournaments were organized in Três Lagoas and Dourados. The 15th Municipal Youth Football Championship in Três Lagoas and the 23rd Interdistrict Football Championship in Dourados aim to support athlete development and foster community integration between rural and urban districts. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Local football championships held in Três Lagoas and Dourados Municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul, including Três Lagoas and Dourados, are hosting youth and interdistrict football championships to promote local sports and community integration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-football-championships-held-in-trs-lagoas-and-dourados ### 2026-08-31: Bands from Três Lagoas and Bonito win awards at state championship Bands from Três Lagoas and Bonito secured multiple top honors at the 2026 Mato Grosso do Sul State Championship of Bands and Fanfares. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bands-from-trs-lagoas-and-bonito-win-awards-at-state-championship ### 2026-08-23: Mato Grosso do Sul athletes earn state selection spots Athletes from Três Lagoas and Cassilândia have been called up for state selections in volleyball and handball following strong performances at the Mato Grosso do Sul Youth School Games. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-athletes-earn-state-selection-spots --- Cite as: Regional sports and cultural competitions in Mato Grosso do-. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sports-and-cultural-competitions-in-mato-grosso-do